Apple captures record 88.7% of smartphone profits

27 February, 2015
Android captured a record-low 11% global smartphone profit share during the quarter.

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AnonD-1825, 27 Feb 2015"I really don't know why people buy iPhone. If you che... moreI don't want to make a biased comment so I just confirm IPhone might be as fast as other flagships. It is mainly because they design their own OS with a hardware architecture adaptation.
However, it doesn't mean they are allowed to sell a phone for 500$ while they spent only 100$. That still is a THEFT

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    • 27 Feb 2015

    AnonD-336560, 27 Feb 2015I really don't know why people buy iPhone. If you check IPh... more"I really don't know why people buy iPhone. If you check IPhone 6 specs such as CPU "

    You answered your own question. Most of people doesnt buy paper specs they buy real speed and performance which they see in devices. Based on numbers yes cpu doesnt sound very good, but dont let the the numbers fool you, thats what android companies do to brainwash people and yet every year iPhone is smoothest and fastest phone in the market.

    For example look this video http://youtu.be/UTSZ9TAXZcY "surprising", both iPhones are smoothest and has best fps.

    So thats why lot of people buy iPhone ;)

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      • kkp
      • 27 Feb 2015

      Less profits is good for consumers, high profits is good for shares holders.

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        • 27 Feb 2015

        AnonD-336560, 27 Feb 2015I really don't know why people buy iPhone. If you check IPh... moreTake your android server with you then.

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          • 27 Feb 2015

          I really don't know why people buy iPhone. If you check IPhone 6 specs such as CPU and display you will notice that it looks like a very cheap 100$ phone. I think American people have a sense of nostalgia for Apple and allow this company to steal such big money

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            • 27 Feb 2015

            Wawy, 27 Feb 2015This just confirms that Apple overprices its products.That is correct and only reason they have this profit..It shows they are ripping customers off,,sorry,, PROVES they are ripping their customers off.

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              • Duke
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              • 27 Feb 2015

              wtf Apple? With barely 10% of the market? I ilike the world you're living in.

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                • 27 Feb 2015

                Anonymous, 27 Feb 2015Its an XPEERIIAA. erricsson parted the ways remember.? sony... moreI know. Please pay attention to the second part of my comment

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                  • Anonymous
                  • Hq5
                  • 27 Feb 2015

                  Apple fans in here like take that android we get ripped off the most!!!lol duhh wait..
                  Last paragraph of gsmas review of the ip6 'But if you are looking for the most feature rich hardware package or for the best deal around regardless of OS, then quite possibly, you might just end up spending your money elsewhere. And we wouldn't blame you.'
                  U do the math..
                  pretty simple

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                    • 27 Feb 2015

                    AnonD-336560, 27 Feb 2015Maybe because your previous phone was Sony Ericsson that is... moreIts an XPEERIIAA. erricsson parted the ways remember.? sony thought they were smart so they kicked erriccson & now crying.

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                      • 27 Feb 2015

                      Anonymous, 27 Feb 20151080 screen in 2014. 1GB ram. making 16GB storage standar... moreYou cant keep on increasing specs to make it smoother, common 2k 4k display, 5gb ram, 128gb internals. A few years later android devices will be called Servers.

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                        • 27 Feb 2015

                        Anonymous, 27 Feb 20151080 screen in 2014. 1GB ram. making 16GB storage standar... moreRaw specs don't matter. They never have. Guess what DOES matter? Performance, hardware-software integration, and the user experience - and thats where Apple crushes the competition.. Have a great day..

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                          • 27 Feb 2015

                          Anonymous, 27 Feb 2015my 2years old xperia sony stopped updating but 3 years ipho... moreMaybe because your previous phone was Sony Ericsson that is not supported by their new updates. Even if you were right, 1 year of further supporting would be nothing comparing to the enormous amount of money that Apple steals from you with such overpriced phones

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                            • NZq
                            • 27 Feb 2015

                            1080 screen in 2014.
                            1GB ram.
                            making 16GB storage standard (instead of 32GB).
                            Flexible body (bendable)

                            iFans say worth it, then let them bite the ICrapple.

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                              • 27 Feb 2015

                              DantE O2, 27 Feb 2015knowing that android has the sales number (2 or 3 times mor... moreTrue but except they make a 200$ phone and sell it for 800$.

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                                • XQh
                                • 27 Feb 2015

                                Microsoft came in late with less features & customization, as a result they aren't able to grab market share.
                                Now they are providing some new cool features & their App gap is also getting closer to iOS.
                                Windows 10 for all devices can bring Microsoft in momentum.
                                All is depend on how people accept "Windows 10", I'm really exited.
                                According to the various information, Microsoft's market share will be more than 12%-15% in 2017.

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                                  • 27 Feb 2015

                                  Jose, 27 Feb 2015Note 2 issues? I have a 2 year old Note 2 in perfect condit... moreOh i don't use any cover. "neither do i" just assuming your reply.

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                                    • 27 Feb 2015

                                    AnonD-336560, 27 Feb 2015Yea the profit is the only thing that Apple thinks about. J... moremy 2years old xperia sony stopped updating but 3 years iphones 4s still getting updates. So i know who is thinking about profit.

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                                      • 27 Feb 2015

                                      This just confirms that Apple overprices its products.

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                                        • 27 Feb 2015

                                        Yea the profit is the only thing that Apple thinks about. Just the profit...